Law Against Unfair Competition

A company launches a marketing campaign that closely mimics a competitor's well-known branding, leading consumers to believe the products are associated. Under which principle is this MOST likely to be challenged?

A retailer consistently advertises a popular item at a very low price to attract customers, but claims it is out of stock when customers arrive, then directs those customers to a more expensive alternative. What consumer protection regulation does this violate?

A software company discovers that a former employee has shared confidential business strategies with a competitor. Under what legal principle would the company MOST likely pursue action?

A dominant company in a small town threatens to cease all business with its primary supplier unless the supplier agrees to a drastically reduced rate for goods. Which legal principle does this scenario MOST directly engage?

A beverage company releases an advertisement that directly compares its product to a competitor's, highlighting the superior vitamin content based on independently verified lab tests. Under what conditions is this advertising approach generally permissible?

An online retailer designs its website to mirror the layout and color scheme of a more established competitor, with the intention of diverting traffic from the original site. Which legal concern does this MOST directly raise?

A small business owner discovers that a competitor is spreading false rumors about their product quality, leading to a significant drop in sales. What legal recourse is MOST appropriate for the business owner?

A manufacturer sells its products at a significantly lower price in a foreign market than in its domestic market, allegedly to eliminate local competitors. Under what condition is this practice considered illegal?

A company abruptly terminates its long-standing agreement with a key supplier without providing any prior written notice. Which legal principle does this action MOST directly violate?

A pharmaceutical company is found to have suppressed negative research findings about a drug's side effects, while heavily promoting its benefits. What type of unfair competitive practice does this MOST directly represent?

A company pressures vulnerable consumers, such as the elderly, into purchasing overpriced and unnecessary products through persistent phone calls and scare tactics. Which legal principle is MOST relevant in this scenario?

A company discovers its competitor is bribing government officials to secure contracts, giving them an unfair market advantage. This practice violates which principle?

A business owner discovers that a competitor is actively recruiting their key employees by offering significantly higher salaries and benefits, directly causing those employees to breach their existing employment contracts. What type of legal violation is occurring?

A local bakery starts using a logo that is strikingly similar to a nationally recognized brand of cookies, potentially leading customers to believe there is an affiliation. Which unfair competition principle is MOST likely being violated?

A retail store advertises a 'going out of business' sale with drastic price reductions, but the store has no actual intention of closing and continues to operate normally after the sale ends. This deceptive practice falls under which category?

A small grocery store in a rural area is entirely dependent on a single supplier for its stock. The supplier begins charging the store significantly higher prices than other retailers, knowing the store has no alternative. Which principle does this MOST directly contravene?

A company includes glowing testimonials in its advertisements, but fails to disclose that these testimonials were paid for and written by professional actors. What unfair practice is this company engaging in?

What is the primary condition under which imitation of a competitor's product is generally considered legal?

A company operating a pyramid scheme recruits individuals with the promise of high returns, but requires them to recruit new members to sustain their earnings. Which type of unfair consumer practice BEST describes this scenario?

A technology company discovers that a competitor has gained access to its source code through industrial espionage. This situation constitutes a violation of what legal principle?